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Mexico: The 2025-2030 National Development Plan has been published, with an emphasis on energy sovereignty and sustainable transition
The 2025-2030 National Development Plan, published April 15, outlines the Mexican government's roadmap for the next five years, with a priority focus on energy security and sovereignty. Through 51 strategic projects, it aims to generate more than 22…
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Intellectual Property BlogThe Glencairn glass: a case of protecting the shape and the trademark
The iconic Glencairn glass, the definitive whisky glass, will lose protection as a registered trademark this year. The EUIPO’s recent refusal to recognize its shape as a trademark underscores the difficulties involved in maintaining the legal…
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Labor & Employment BlogArtificial Intelligence: Can It Also Help Prevent Occupational Hazards?
On World Day for Safety and Health, commemorated every year on April 28, we reflect on the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence for preventing occupational hazards.
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Tax NewsletterTax Newsletter - March 2025
In the Garrigues Tax Newsletter we compile, month by month, the most relevant developments in this practice area: judgments, rulings, regulations...
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Tax BlogThe Tax Administration must give individual reasons for the subjective element in order to derive tax liability
A recent decision of the Regional Economic-Administrative Court of the Principality of Asturias (Spain) insists on the importance of motivating the guilt or negligence of the de facto or de jure directors, in order to derive liability for the…
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The government passes the royal decree governing the new carbon footprint register and imposes obligations on businesses and public authorities
The new legislation strengthens the role of the national register as an instrument for reducing emissions, requires large enterprises and public agencies to calculate their carbon footprint and publish reduction plans, and promotes CO₂ absorption…
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Labor & Employment BlogCountdown to the implementation of company mobility plans in Catalonia
August 10, 2025 is the deadline for certain workplaces located in Catalonia (Spain) to adopt a company mobility plan, which must be drawn up with the participation of the workforce and is subject to a report from the competent territorial authority…
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Intellectual Property BlogThe Attack of the “Stuffed Cookie Monster” Brands
The Provincial Court of Alicante has ruled in favor of a Spanish company in a trademark infringement and unfair competition case brought against another Spanish one, in connection with the marketing of some biscuits. The court concluded that the…
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Spain: The permanent incapacity ceases to be grounds for automatic termination of the employment contract from May 1, 2025
Law 2/2025 comes into force on May 1, 2025, which eliminates the automatic termination of the employment contract due to permanent incapacity and makes it conditional on the employee’s will and the possibility of adaptation of the position or…
Mexico: New Public Sector Procurement, Leasing and Services Law published
On April 16, 2025, the new Public Sector Procurement, Leasing and Services Law was published, replacing the 2000 law. Key changes include the redefinition of pricing criteria, the creation of a digital store and a new public procurement platform,…
Mexico announces electric expansion plan with joint public and private investment
The Mexican government has presented its strategy to expand, modernize, and optimize the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power in the country. The plan includes a public investment of over 620 billion pesos and additional…
Mexico: Preliminary draft regulating the new Energy Ministry’s Allocations, Contracts, and Permits Committee
This new regulation seeks to strengthen planning and decision-making within the energy sector by establishing a collegiate body with resolution powers over allocations, permits, and contracts under the Energy Ministry’s jurisdiction.
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